The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, says the US military is ready for any option the president might decide to take against Syria. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the military and diplomatic situation with the BBC's Jonathan Marcus.

Representatives from more than 35 nations meeting in London today agreed to form a new group charged with coordinating all international action on Libya. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus.

North Korea's attack against a South Korean island has turned attention to North Korea's ally, China. But just how much leverage does Washington have with Beijing? Host Lisa Mullins discusses the issue with BBC diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus.